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BMW 3-Series (2010) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA (2021) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 BMW 3-Series and 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA specs.

2010 BMW 3-Series and 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA Specifications

Model Year 2010 2021  
Model BMW 3-Series Mercedes-Benz CLA  
Engine 4.0L V8
DOHC-4v
414 hp@8300
295 lb-ft@3900
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
382 hp@6500
354 lb-ft@4750
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 8-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.7 in 107.4 in 1.3 in
Length 178.2 in 184.6 in -6.4 in
Width 71.5 in 72.0 in -0.5 in
Height 55.9 in 56.7 in -0.8 in
Curb Weight 3693 lb. 3660 lb. 33 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 13.5 gal. 2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 38.5 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 55.1 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 41.8 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 35.7 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 54.0 in 1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 33.9 in 0.7 in
Total Legroom 76.1 in (over 2 rows) 75.7 in (over 2 rows) 0.4 in
Cargo Volume 12.0 ft3 11.6 ft3 0.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 BMW 3-Series

2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 0 Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

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